LPPD Officers Awarded SBLE Masters Certificates
The La Porte Police Department is proud to announce that Officers Shane Neal and Barry Groaning have each been awarded the School-Based Law Enforcement (SBLE) Masters Certificate.
The SBLE Masters Certificate is the highest credential offered in the School-Based Law Enforcement program. It requires rigorous training, demonstrated leadership, and a deep dedication to fostering positive relationships within school communities. Officers Neal and Groaning have both completed advanced coursework and hands-on fieldwork focused on crisis response, youth engagement, and proactive safety initiatives.
Both LPPD officer’s leadership will continue to shape the department’s approach to school safety for years to come.
Photo: (R-L) Sgt. Brian Larkey, Officer Barry Groaning, Officer Shane Neal, and Lt. Matthew Novosad
